Old drug proven effective for halting deadly clots

Sunday, March 2, 2003

BOSTON -- Steady low doses of an old-fashioned blood thinner have been shown to dramatically lower the risk of recurring, dangerous blood clots in the legs and lungs, offering the first effective treatment for an estimated 750,000 U.S. victims annually.

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